Working Pattern: Full time, 36.25 hours per week
Working Arrangement: Standard office hours are 08.30 16.30 Monday to Friday, however there is some flexibility required in order to attend meetings and visits to care providers.
Interview Date/Type: Face to face
SMART Working: We aim to offer flexibility wherever possible. Many of our colleagues work from home one or more days a week and/or adjust their hours. We call this SMART working - giving you the freedom to shape your working pattern around your life, whilst still delivering great outcomes. Speak with the hiring manager about the range of flexible working options available for this role.
About the Role
We have a fantastic opportunity for 2 Commissioning Support Officers to join the Working Age Adult Commissioning Team. The team sits within Trafford Council's Commissioning for Independence and Wellbeing Service.
As a Commissioning Support Officer, you will oversee the contract monitoring and quality assurance across supported living / residential homes in Trafford. You will also be involved in the full commissioning cycle; working collaboratively with key partners to identify need and gaps in service provision, support with procurement activity and analyse outcomes.
The role will also involve visits to service providers across Trafford on a regular basis, as part of the quality assurance aspect of this role.
The successful candidate will be supported and developed by a small friendly team.
About You
Your style and approach will reflect our values and behaviours: you will be committed to continually learning & improving the way you do things to ensure effective outcomes; valuing and respecting others’ contribution. You will be passionate about working with care providers, to support them to deliver a high-quality service to people accessing their services.
You will have a good level of knowledge in the areas of social care, able to engage with several key stakeholders and have good project management skills.
You will keep up to date with the relevant regulations, policy and legislation relating to the adults’ social care sector.
Additional Information
An enhanced DBS check with adults barred list check will be required.
You will have flexibility in terms of hybrid working at home and in the office; currently the team works in the office at Trafford Town Hall two days a week.
Benefits
* Generous Leave: Start with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), with options to carry over or buy extra days.
* Flexible Perks: Discounts on car leasing, cycle to work, home tech, plus family friendly policies and hybrid working
* Invest in your future: Join our generous Local Government Pension Scheme for peace of mind.
* Grow with us: We'll support your development at every stage! Through leadership programmes like our EPIC Manager, LEAP into leadership and senior leadership. Plus, you'll have access to specialist qualifications and personal coaching to unlock your full potential.
* Wellbeing First: Guided wellbeing walks and “Tea and Talk” sessions, and events like World Mental Health and National Fitness Day.
* Connect with us: Connect with colleagues through our staff forums or join our Let’s Talk events to network, share ideas, and hear about the exciting work happening across our council.
* Be Celebrated: For all your hard work, ideas and contributions through at our annual Time to Shine event, our cheers for peers’ scheme or through our EPIC Star Awards.
Key Information
* Pre-Employment Checks: If offered a role, as a minimum we’ll need to verify your right to work in the UK, receive two satisfactory references, and medical check. Trafford Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.
* Please note: We are not a licensed sponsor and will not be able to support with your work visa.
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